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1 " Almost everybody I know has died,” Grandma said. “Bunch of wimps. "
― Janet Evanovich , High Five (Stephanie Plum, #5)
2 " I wasn’t a fabulous cook. I didn’t have a boyfriend, much less a husband. And I wasn’t a big financial success. I could live with all those failings as long as I knew that once in a while I looked really hot. "
3 " He squinted at me. "What are you wearing? Is that some new form of birth control? "
4 " How many times have I told you not to hit people in the face. You kick them in the body where it doesn't show. "
5 " Last time you called me late at night you were naked and chained to your shower curtain rod. I hope this isn't going to be disappointing. "
6 " I stuck my tongue out at him because I was feeling exceptionally mature. "
7 " That's one of the things I like about Mary Lou. She's willing to believe the worst about anyone. "
8 " At the other end of the room, Grandma had the lid up on Larry Lipinski. She was standing one foot on a folding chair, one foot on the edge of the casket, and she was taking pictures with a disposable camera. "
9 " I don't think his elevator went all the way to the top anymore, if you know what I mean "
10 " The note wasn't signed, but I could tell it was from Morelli by the way my nipples got hard. "
11 " He smiled when he saw me . . . and it was the nice smile that included his eyes. "
12 " And Grandma spooned in some beans. “We need one of them psychics,” Grandma said. “I saw on television where you can call them up, and they know everything. They find dead people all the time. I saw a couple of them on a talk show, and they were saying how they help the police with these serial murder cases. I was watching that show, and I was thinking that if I was a serial murderer I’d chop the bodies up in little pieces so those psychics wouldn’t have such an easy job of it. Or maybe I’d drain all the blood out of the body and collect it in a big bucket. Then I’d bury a chicken, and I’d take the victim’s blood and make a trail to the chicken. Then the psychic wouldn’t know what to make of it when the police dug up a chicken.” Grandma helped herself to the gravy boat and poured gravy over her pot roast. “Do you think that’d work?” Everyone but Grandma paused with forks in midair. "
13 " Ranger shrugged. “Things turn up.” He reached behind him and came up with a gun. My gun. “Found this in the lobby, too.” He tucked the gun under the top edge of my towel, wedging it between my breasts, his knuckles brushing against me. My breath caught in my throat, and for a moment I thought my towel might catch fire. Ranger smiled again. And I did more eye narrowing. “I’ll be in touch,” Ranger said. And then he was gone. "
14 " Okay so I fibbed a little about the kids. I didn't want her to feel bad. I mean we can't all be lucky enough to have a hamster. "
15 " My fear was that I’d oversleep, and when Ranger broke into my apartment to wake me up, I’d drag him into bed with me. And then what would I tell Joe? "
16 " I’d call Ranger and see if he wanted to run with me. Then he’d be over here first thing tomorrow and make me go out and get some exercise. “Yo,” Ranger said, answering the phone. His voice was husky, and I realized it was late and I’d probably awakened him. “It’s Stephanie. I’m sorry to be calling so late.” He took a slow breath. “No problem. Last time you called me late at night you were naked and chained to your shower curtain rod. I hope this isn’t going to be disappointing. "
17 " A light rain had started to fall. He pulled my jacket hood up and tucked my hair in. His finger traced a line at my temple, our eyes met, and for a terrifying moment I thought he might kiss me. The moment passed, and Ranger pulled back. "
18 " ...Rule three, never underestimate nosy neighbors. Mrs. Rupp called and wanted to know why you were standing in the alley, looking into her windows, and she was wondering if she should call the police. I explained it was most likely *my* windows you were looking in and reminded her that *I* was the police, so she needn't bother with another phone call. "
19 " I rolled my eyes so far into the back of my head I saw myself thinking. "
20 " Grandma pulled a .44 magnum out of her purse. Everybody duck, and I'll shoot out his tires. "
